As admins and moderators, we see just about everything in the group. Beautiful paintings, great educational advice. Generally, our colorful community really does pour out not just paint, but support for other artists. Sometimes, the issue isn’t with our fellow artists not supporting us though, is it? Every once in awhile, a post pops up …
Using alcohol ink to create beautifully vibrant pieces is a ton of fun, a little bit messy, and very versatile! From fine, detailed canvas pieces to abstract mugs, there’s not a lot you can’t do with alcohol ink. But what about Alcohol Ink Supplies? In this article, we’ll discuss what supplies you’re going to need …
Alcohol Ink Supplies – Essential Materials for Alcohol Ink Art Read More »
We’ve had some discussion in our Facebook group lately about Minwax Polycrylic, one of the most popular sealants used in the acrylic pouring community. I know—I use it myself! It’s been my go-to product for a long time, so when I saw a recent post claiming that Minwax had told one of our group members …
Settling the Polycrylic for Acrylic Pouring Debate Read More »
When you sell a piece of artwork, obviously you really hope that the buyer loves it and that it brings them joy for years to come. Sometimes, either due to a customer’s negligence or your own mistake, something may happen to your piece that compromises the integrity, longevity or even the cosmetics of your work. …
If I had a dime for every time I heard someone say, “I’m an artist, not a salesperson”, I’d have at least $10 by now. If you haven’t lived your life in a sales or customer service position, I can understand where the concept of selling your pieces is overwhelming. That’s why I’ve put together …
One of the most common questions we get in our Facebook Group is where to find pouring medium. If you live in the United States, you’ve got the luxury of having an abundance of mediums at your disposal; , Floetrol, , etc. We forget that not everyone has access to these mediums, but recently I …
I don’t like to make myself sound too mysterious by saying I’m a lone wolf, but, I am. When it’s studio time, I like to listen to my music, create my artwork, and if I’m feeling social, play with my cats. So, when I was first approached to collaborate, I was thinking of a million …
Collaborating: The Do’s & Don’t’s of Partnering Up Read More »
Creating art doesn’t have to be expensive. I receive dozens of messages each month from people who really want to start pouring, but they can’t afford the cost of Liquitex, Golden, or other professional quality paints. My answer to each beginner is the same. Pouring doesn’t have to be expensive! My First pour My first …
I love finding new ways to embellish my pours. I’ve experimented with vinyls, painted landscapes, gold leaf and embossing; oftentimes, I can take a pour that doesn’t have the “wow” factor I’m looking for, and transform it into something I love. Because I’ve been working primarily with fine lines, sharp edges and realism lately, I …
Acrylic pouring and fluid art in general can be pretty unpredictable. You might mix all of your paints just right, layer them perfectly and use one of several techniques you’ve mastered to transfer said-paint to your canvas, ad yet, the painting just doesn’t work. No spark, no “ah-ha” moment. It’s happened to most artists, I …
